WHAT IS AN EFFECTIVE LEADERSHIP ACCOUNTABILITY PARTNER? An accountability partner is a gift. They are someone who holds a leader responsible for their decisions, behaviors, and commitments within an organization. This role is held by a person or peer outside the direct line of leadership. A balance of challenge and support is essential. The partner […]
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MAXIMIZE EXCELLENCE!© PODCAST Today, Lori Harris and Lynn Whitesell hosted a general session and shared information about the company, its services, and the value of Talent Management in the workplace. CLICK TO WATCH AND LISTEN
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Maximize Excellence!© Podcast February 2, 2022, 12:00 PM EST Guest: Gerry Komlofske Topic: The Future of Technology Gerry will be talking about KEY LEADER-FOLLOWER RELATIONSHIP INSIGHTS for CONSCIOUS LEADERS, specifically: HISTORY OF LEADERSHIP LOWEST COMMON DENOMINATOR – DEPENDENT DUALITIES THEORY MODELS OF SELF AWARENESS HOW TECH WILL IMPACT LEADERSHIP Gerry is a Technology Executive with
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While senior business leaders are required to work closely with their own teams, they also need to be ready to work with other leaders within the organization. Whether it’s communicating with upper management or collaborating with a leader from another department to complete a project, teamwork is a major part of any leader’s role. Before
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If you’ve noticed that no matter how hard you try to build diverse professional connections, your network still seems slanted toward others like you, you’re not alone. It’s not uncommon for a person’s professional network to be made up mostly of people close to their own age, demographic, field and level of education even after
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Companywide activities and events can be great ways to get everyone involved in diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives. While these events do spread awareness and can be helpful catalysts for change, as time goes by, employees can easily forget how to implement everything they learned. It’s a leader’s responsibility to ensure that their company’s DEI
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Diversity is one of the nation’s greatest strengths, and diverse small-business ownership is essential to our nation’s continued economic success and growth. Small business in the United States is a significant source to the economy, the distribution of products and services, and jobs. MBEs are fast-growing, innovative, and represented in every industry sector in the
Not everyone thinks the same way. Rather than aim for conformity of mind among their staff, business leaders should embrace more diverse approaches and thought processes. By offering unique perspectives and innovative solutions, neurodivergent employees can become key players at their companies. To effectively leverage the skills and talent of employees who are not neurotypical,
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Unconscious bias isn’t something a business can eradicate overnight by passing a mandate. Even after outlining the steps that should be taken to improve the hiring process and uncover more diverse talent, implicit bias on the part of recruiters, human resources professionals and managers may derail those efforts, preventing the company from finding the best
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Remote meetings have long been a popular option for nationwide or global organizations with participants all over the world. These virtual conferences have become the norm in the wake of Covid-19, with many offices shutting down or limiting their in-person capacity. While remote meetings have the obvious benefit of allowing people to connect from anywhere,
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Harris Whitesell Consulting, LLC, is honored to engage and offer workshops for the 2020 Cape Fear Region Minority Enterprise Development (MED) Week presented by UNCW’s Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship in partnership with UNCW’s Office of Institutional Diversity and Inclusion. MED Week recognizes the achievements of local minority entrepreneurs, provides opportunities for networking, and presents
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